New Features in FRITZ!OS 7.00

Internet:

New MyFRITZ! internet access to the FRITZ!Box without a warning from the browser (SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt)

Home network:

New User interface with new "Home Network / Mesh" menu for all settings concerning Mesh

New In the factory settings, a second FRITZ!Box connected via Ethernet becomes a Mesh Repeater at the push of a button (WPS)

New Mesh events added to the event messages

New The settings for push services, auto updates and AVM services are applied to the entire Mesh WiFi

More information on the new features for Mesh is presented at "New features for Mesh"
More information on configuration and using Mesh is presented at en.avm.de/mesh-faq

Wireless:

New With a "FRITZ! Hotspot" it's easier than ever to give guests WiFi access in public places such as bars, restaurants, medical practices etc. For details, see "Wireless / Guest Access".

Smart Home:

New With Smart Home templates you can create different Smart Home device switching schedules for various occasions (like holidays, working shifts, or vacations), and switch between them at the click of a button

With each FRITZ!OS update, AVM also updates its security functions. Therefore we recommend performing the update for all devices.

Additional improvements in FRITZ!OS 7.01

Internet

Improved Display of internet connections on the "Overview" page also includes WAN connections

Improved Simplified display for internet connections on the "Overview" page under "Connections"

Improved Function for removing the FRITZ!Box from the MyFRITZ! account (myfritz.net)

Home network:

Change Connection Statistics area for the powerline network moved from the Network Device Details to the "Contents / FRITZ!Box Support" area

Wireless:

Improved Improved changing of SSID in Wireless Assistant during first configuration

Resolved Display of interference sources on "Wireless / Radio Channel" page in the "Use of the Wireless LAN Channels" list

Resolved The entire network environment of the base station is displayed in "Repeater" mode

Security:

Change The "Login without password (not recommended)" option in the FRITZ!Box user interface now requires pressing a button on the FRITZ!Box

Diagnostics:

Change Display of port for "Diagnostics & Maintenance"

System:

New Additional confirmation for certain changes can now be performed using the Google Authenticator

Improved Redesigned "Auto Update" page

Improved Event protocol on the Mesh Master also contains all events on the other FRITZ! devices in the Mesh WiFi

Improved Push service sends mail after the update with additional information on the version and update progress

Improved "Change Notice" push service on new devices in the home network now also includes information on new Mesh Repeaters

Improved "New FRITZ!OS" push service now also includes planned time for auto updates

Improved Optimized time synchronization (NTP) after internet dial-in

Improved Consent to "Diagnostics and Maintenance" does not include permission for software updates

Improved Simplified display for configuration of wireless LAN, LAN and WAN in the "Interfaces" area of the "Overview" page

Improved Redesigned push services overview

Change For security reasons, the preconfigured user "ftpuser" can no longer be granted access from the internet

Change For FRITZ!Box users who are granted access from the internet, the password must be different from the user name

Change The security of new password assignments must be rated at least "medium" or they will be rejected

Change Additional confirmation for creating VPN connections

New features for Mesh

General information on Mesh is presented at en.avm.de/mesh-networking.

Enabling the Mesh Function

To check whether a FRITZ! product is enabled for Mesh, see the Mesh Overview of the FRITZ!Box (the Mesh Master) under "Home Network / Mesh".
Here the products in the Mesh are designated with a corresponding "Mesh active" symbol.

A FRITZ!WLAN Repeater or FRITZ!Powerline Adapter with FRITZ!OS 6.90 or higher installed can be enabled for Mesh in various ways:

If the product has the factory settings configured and is being connected with the FRITZ!Box for the first time, it will be automatically enabled for Mesh.

If the product is already connected, but not enabled for Mesh, it is added to the Mesh by pressing a button on the product to be integrated and a button on the FRITZ!Box. On the FRITZ!Box, use the button that initiates WPS (depending on the model, press the "Connect" or "WPS" button briefly, or the "WLAN/WPS" button for 6 seconds)

Detailed instructions, additional information and the answers to frequently asked questions about Mesh are presented at en.avm.de/mesh-faq.

Configuring a second FRITZ!Box as a Mesh Repeater with the press of a button

The FRITZ!Box to be deployed as a Mesh Repeater has been updated to FRITZ!OS 7.0 and you have restored its factory settings. This box is to become the Mesh Repeater.

Here's how:

Connect the "LAN 1" port of the Mesh Repeater with the Master using a LAN cable

Initiate the Connect function on both boxes (7590: press the "Connect" button briefly; 7490: press and hold down the "WLAN/WPS" button for 6 seconds)

After the connection procedure is concluded, the second FRITZ!Box is ready for operation as a Mesh Repeater. (It operates in "IP client" mode and, as a Mesh Repeater, adopts the wireless LAN settings and other important settings from the FRITZ!Box).

Please note that this function can be used only if the second FRITZ!Box is permanently connected with the first box by LAN cable.

Instructions for configuring a FRITZ!Box connected via wireless LAN as a Mesh Repeater are presented at en.avm.de/mesh-faq

Additional Innovations in FRITZ!OS 7.0

New features for the FRITZ! Hotspot

The new FRITZ!OS 7.0 makes setting up and using the FRITZ! Hotspot even easier. It's now even easier for users to choose whether the wireless guest access should be provided as an open hotspot, or encrypted as a private hotspot. If an open hotspot is chosen, the guests do not need to enter a security key. Cafés, medical practices and small businesses, as well as all FRITZ!Box users, can provide their customers and visitors an easy-to-use internet access that complies with the current legal regulations. Whether it's private or public hotspot, guests cannot access the home network, but surf using a second wireless LAN provided by the FRITZ!Box.

Secure and Complete Control

The operator of the hotspot can decide which applications can be used in the guest network and which are prohibited. Daily email messages notify the operator of the hotspot about which devices were registered in the radio network and when. Another advantage is the option to reserve bandwidth. This options allows you to specify how much of the data rate is reserved for your own wireless LAN and how much is available to your guests.

Individual & Convenient

The Welcome page of the FRITZ! Hotspot offers additional convenience. Cafés or businesses can greet their guests with a short welcome text, photo or logo. If desired, the guests can also be requested to consent to the terms of use for the hotspot. The hotspot is also available in locations where FRITZ!WLAN Repeaters or powerline devices supporting WiFi provide for better coverage.

MyFRITZ! access to your FRITZ!Box via internet now comes without a security warning in the browser

When you access the user interface of your FRITZ!Box from the internet, a security warning may be displayed in the browser. The new FRITZ!OS version enables your FRITZ!Box to receive a SSL certificate for your MyFRITZ! address from the organization letsencrypt.org. Browser access via the MyFRITZ! address to the interface of FRITZ!Box is no longer accompanied by a security warning, since most browsers trust the certificates from letsencrypt.org.

Proceed as follows:

First you need to register your FRITZ!Box with MyFRITZ! (myfritz.net).

Enable the option "Let's encrypt" at "Internet / MyFRITZ! Account".

Confirm by clicking "Apply" and wait for the status "Certificate issued successfully".

Your FRITZ!Box has the certificate created for your MyFRITZ! address and uses it for browser access to this address, for example when you access your FRITZ!Box via your account on https://myfritz.net.

It's also possible to send links for FRITZ!NAS file sharing (for example photos) to third parties, who'll have access without annoying certificate warnings. This way, FRITZ!NAS becomes an even better alternative to cloud storage services.

Notes:
To receive the certificate, the TCP port 443 of your FRITZ!Box is open for a few minutes.
The certificate is currently valid for 60 days and is then renewed by the FRITZ!Box.
HTTPS access to your FRITZ!Box via public or local IP address, "fritz.box" in the home network or over a DynDNS provider do not use the certificate from letsencrypt.
MyFRITZ!App: After activation of the Let's Encrypt certificate in the FRITZ!Box, the MyFRITZ!App notifies you once about the change in certificate fingerprint. Select "trust" to continue using the new certificate.

New and improved Features in FRITZ!OS 6.83

LTE

NEW: Option for loading the previous LTE modem software

NEW: New software version for the LTE modem

NEW: TR069 query parameters supported for LTE connection

NEW: Text reception supported -- texts received output as event

Internet

NEW: Guaranteed data rate for home network devices despite intensive use of the guest network

NEW: Option for autonomous port sharing (UPnP/PCP) can be enabled for each device

MyFRITZ!

NEW: New convenience features added to myfritz.box user interface and optimized display on smartphones and tablets (responsive design)

Security

NEW: Certain settings and features require additional confirmation by the user where the FRITZ!Box is located

Priorities in WiFi
With the FRITZ!OS 6.80 update users can be sure to surf, stream or chat without interference even if the guest network is highly used. So you can decide which transmission rates you and your guests are entitled to. If the FRITZ!Box owners are not online, the guests can enjoy higher data rates.

Even better and easier: MyFRITZ! for browser and app
Following the fritz.box user interface - the window to the FRITZ!Box - with FRITZ!OS 6.83 the user interfaces of the MyFRITZ! service (myfritz.net) and FRITZ!NAS now also appear in a responsive design and adjust to any display size. Using the MyFRITZ!App 2 (for Android) users have convenient access to their FRITZ!Box - at home and from anywhere else. With a single swipe you can establish a secure connection to your home network and access your FRITZ!Box and connected devices from on the go.

On the safe side: strong passwords and settings requiring confirmation
The saving of backup files and the changing of certain settings are even safer now, as a new function implements an additional confirmation that can only be verified where the FRITZ!Box is located (two-factor authentication). Attempts to log in with wrong user data are recorded as an event. Numerous other FRITZ!OS 6.83 upgrades provide the FRITZ!Box with the latest security standards. With every large update AVM always advises to install the latest version of FRITZ!OS for optimum security and best network synchronization.

Approve access from the Internet for online games, gaming consoles or IP devices
Devices connected to the FRITZ!Box are safe from unauthorized access from the Internet. However, certain applications such as online games or devices like IP cameras or gaming consoles sometimes need to be accessible for others over the Internet. FRITZ!Box users can enable such connections through port sharing. Now it's also possible to allow certain devices to control port sharing automatically. With FRITZ!OS 6.83 all shared ports (IPv4, IPv6, MyFRITZ! or autonomous) can be viewed and configured at once. Users can find an overview of all shared ports with their connected home network devices in the menu at "Internet" "Permit Access". Settings for parental controls can also be used with pure IPv6 devices with the new FRITZ!OS 6.80.

Additional improvements in FRITZ!OS 06.83

LTE

Improved: Consideration of changes in the Telefonica network configuration (O2/E-Plus)

Improved: Expanded diagnostics function for LTE

Improved: Optimized stability

Improved: Various optimizations for modem behavior

Improved: Timeouts in response to missing network responses optimized

Improved: Increased robustness in case of reconnect

Improved: Better error handling upon attach

Internet

Improved: Display of online time in the parental controls overview

Improved: Labeling of time axes in the Online Monitor

Improved: Filters for websites take account of blocked domains for https calls as well

We recommend every update for reasons of security as well. Further improvements to increase security with this version of FRITZ!OS are presented at
http://en.avm.de/guide/security in the area "Updates increase security".

New in FRITZ!OS 6.51

LTE

NEW: in the initial setup of the Internet connection is first attempts to establish a connection to an LTE cell

Improvements and Bug Fixes in FRITZ!OS 6.51

LTE

Improved: new modem firmware with improved connection stability

New in FRITZ!OS 6.50

LTE

NEW: First configuration wizard determines an entry from the list of known Internet providers that fits the SIM card.

NEW: LTE frequency band selection expanded to include any number of subsets

NEW: 7-day statistics added for mobile communications connection

NEW: Mobile radio modem displayed separately in the Energy Monitor

NEW: Real-time monitor also available for UMTS and GSM

NEW: Provider name from the PNN field of the SIM card also considered

Internet

NEW: List of Internet providers revised and expanded

NEW: Individual name added to designate "Other Internet provider"

NEW: Display of a longer Internet disruption (red "Info" LED and on "Overview" page of the user interface)

NEW: Rates with PPP authentication now also supported via "Other provider" in the first configuration wizard

Wireless

NEW: Option for granting Internet access via the guest access only after consent to terms of use (captive portal)

System

NEW: "Change notice" push service notifies about changes to selected settings and events

NEW: Push service sends mail with status after successful update (effective after next update)

NEW: Display of important notifications for secure, reliable operation with red "Info" LED and on the start page

NEW: Check for available firmware update at conclusion of first configuration

Improvements and Bug Fixes in FRITZ!OS 6.50

LTE

Resolved: PUK/PIN entry after three incorrect attempts corrected

Improved: New modem firmware

Improved: Detection and handling of errors in mobile communication connection

Resolved: Error during network search in the context of some 2G-only SIM cards

Resolved: Information on second DNS server was not transmitted from the LTE modem to FRITZ!OS

Improved: Check for consideration of any existing regulatory guidelines for wireless LAN expanded to all country guidelines. The following countries were added to the check procedure: Ireland, Montenegro, New Zealand, Namibia, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Slovakia, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Cyprus

Resolved: Wireless without function when Namibia selected as country

Resolved: Configuration error eliminated when guest AP enabled

Home network

Improved: Various optimizations in the views of the home network overview

Resolved: Fixed assignment of the same IPv4 address lost on restart

System

Change: Update with a FRITZ!OS file is permitted only with the latest version of FRITZ!OS

Resolved: Language selection in first configuration not applied in password dialog

Resolved: "Poland" missing as country in country selection

Resolved: Push mail did not contain consumption graph

Resolved: Firmware update sometimes failed when wireless LAN enabled

We recommend every update for reasons of security as well. Further improvements to increase security with this version of FRITZ!OS are presented at
http://www.en.avm.de/guide/security in the area "Updates increase security".

Instructions for installing the update:

Use the update function offered in the user interface to install the update. This automatically offers you the right FRITZ!OS. Click "Wizards", select "Update" and then follow the instructions on the screen.

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